Software tools for HVAC research

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Orosa, JA (Author) Other; Armando C. Oliveira (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Advances in Engineering Software

Vol. 42

Pages: 846-851

ISSN: 0965-9978

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Other engineering and technologies

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-MDJ

DOI: 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2011.05.028

Abstract (EN): Energy saving methods can be employed to reduce energy consumption in buildings, or improve indoor thermal conditions. An example of those methods is the use of permeable coverings, but there are other important parameters like thermal inertia. To understand and predict these energy saving procedures, one may employ different software resources. In the present paper a review of existing software resources is carried out, and, as a consequence of this review, HAM tools were selected to simulate the indoor environment of school buildings. Results show that parameters like thermal inertia can interfere in the solar heat gains, changing the building time constant. Other parameters, like air changes per hour or the use of permeable coverings, present a clear enhancement of indoor environment conditions.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6